Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cercis
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
साइडर सेब
In German
OstRedbud
Crispin Apfel
In French
Redbud Orient
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Apple Cider
In Latin
Cercis
Cider Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Mutsu Apple are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Mutsu Apple
Care of Eastern Redbud and Mutsu Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Mutsu Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.